Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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February 17, 2025 6 mins

Sir Keir Starmer would put British troops in Ukraine to help guarantee a peace deal.

The US and Russian Presidents are holding talks on the war - but excluding EU nations, including Ukraine.

Starmer's said lasting peace is essential to deterring future aggression by Vladimir Putin - and he doesn't take putting British servicemen and women in harm's way lightly, but he'll do what it takes to guarantee Ukrainian security.

UK correspo...

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A2 Milk has upped its first-half net profit by 7.6 percent - overtaking expectations - and announced its first dividend of 8.5 cents a share.

Its infant milk formula (IMF) sales grew by 7.2 percent, led by its English label, which was up 13 percent, while China label sales were 2 percent higher.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the factors behind this change.

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One of our largest freight companies says it's yet to see economic green shoots.

Freightways is reporting a 6.5 percent increase in profit in the six months to December.

But it's dealing with lower volumes per customer in New Zealand.

CEO Mark Troughear explained the result is down to winning new customers, and its Australian arm's performance.

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The Economic Growth Minister says she's had another supermarket express their interest in setting up shop here.

Nicola Willis has repeated the call we need more competition to pressure prices.

Speaking last week, she said there's been some expressions of interest from overseas, but would not say who or how many,

Willis says since then, she's had another potential player get in touch.

She explained it was someone who contacted her o...

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

It's now up to the Minister whether or not to deport an 18-year old NZ-born Indian teenager. His parents are here illegally and are also set to be deported. What do we think about this case?

The Destiny Church crowd made headlines again after they crashed a drag stor...

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February 17, 2025 99 mins

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 February 2025, US and Russian negotiators are set to begin peace talks to end the war in Ukraine - without involving Ukraine. Former Special Counsel for the US Department of Defence Jeffrey Pryce speaks to Ryan Bridge about his experience negotiating with Russia, and Tenby Powell from Kiwi aid charity Kiwi K.A.R.E on what kind of a deal would be acceptable to Uk...

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A New Zealand-born Indian teen facing deportation has been granted a brief reprieve.

It's now been paused, as Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk decides whether Daman Kumar will be sent to India, a country he's never visited. 

The 18-year-old's parents have been overstayers for more than two decades - with the three told to leave the country or face deportation.

Kumar's lawyer, Alastair McClymont, says his parents are r...

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Kiwi diners have mixed feelings on replacing human service with technology, with many preferring face-to-face interaction.

Those 46 and older showed negativity towards QR code and app-based ordering, with half 18-to-35-year-olds neutral on the topic.

Restaurant Association president Mike Egan says many diners prefer the tactile experience of using a menu they don't have to scroll through.

He also explained there were other issues t...

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An economics expert says cutting the Official Cash Rate is unwarranted.

The Reserve Bank is set to release its first 2025 OCR decision on Wednesday.

Many economists are predicting a 50 basis point cut - from 4.25 percent to 3.75.

Auckland University economics professor Robert MacCulloch says the bank's only meant to focus on inflation, which is already on target.

"They're not looking at the inflation rate - it's exactly at 2 percen...

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There's concerns the US and Russia are having peace talks without involving anyone else - including Ukraine.

Ukraine's European allies are set to gather in Paris for an emergency summit on the war tomorrow.

It comes as a US envoy is expected to meet Russian officials for the first time in Saudi Arabia later this month.

Kiwi K.A.R.E founder Tenby Powell says this is a stark example of geopolitical injustice.

"One would hope the Saud...

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There's renewed calls to evaluate Destiny Church's charitable status and tax treatment after their actions last weekend.

Followers of Destiny Church  - the religious movement spearheaded by Hannah and Brian Tamaki - stormed an Auckland library on Saturday to protest a drag king reading to children.

Followers of the church then disrupted Auckland's rainbow parade - actions Auckland's mayor calls thuggery.

Prime Minister Chris L...

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Peter Dutton has vowed to 'deal with' insurers if they do not drop premiums in higher risk areas.

The devastating floods in north Queensland have drawn attention to the fact that many Australians that live in disaster-prone areas are struggling to secure affordable insurance - and this will likely escalate as climate change ramps up.

 Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says insurance premiums are skyrocketing year on yea...

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Motivation for revenge has inspired Auckland FC to yet another win in football's men's A-League.

A pair of quick goals to end the first half has helped the league-leading Black Knights to a 2-nil win over Western United in blustery conditions just outside of Melbourne.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine recaps the match.

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Trump's advisers are on their way to Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations with Russia to end the war with Ukraine - but Ukraine appears to have been left out of the discussion. 

European leaders are determined to not get left behind, with an emergency summit set to take place in France between European and NATO leaders.

Jeffrey Price, a former US Defence Department official, doubts a deal will be reached without Ukraine taking p...

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February 14, 2025 10 mins

Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson and Sports Journalist Nick Bewley talk all things Super Rugby: The impact of Will Jordan and Scott Barrett, the team they predict will loose. 

Over to Australia, Joe Schmidt has abandoned his role as coach, can the All Blacks take him on? 

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February 14, 2025 100 mins

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 February 2025, there’s more upheaval in the health sector with the Director General of Health being the third high profile resignation in just a week. 

Concerns about schools inappropriate spending - we'll take you through some questionable receipts. 

Plus, Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge speaks to Andrew Dickens ahead of the first Super Rugby game of ...

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